MASOOR DAL

INGREDIENTS :

 

Lentils  - 1 cup

Salt to taste

 

For seasoning :

 

Tomato(chopped)  - 1 , big sized

Garlic  - 8 cloves

Asafoetida  - a pinch

Cumin  - 1 tsp

Dry red chillies   - 3

Ghee(clarified butter)  1 tbsp

 

METHOD :

 

·        Soak lentils for ½ hour.

 

·        Add half of the chopped tomatoes, 4 garlic cloves and salt to taste. Now pressure cook the lentils till they are done.

 

 

For seasoning :

 

·        Heat ghee and add cumin. When it starts to splutter add the remaining chopped tomatoes and garlic cloves (chopped lengthwise).

 

·        Sauté till the mixture turn light brown in color. Add dry red chillies and asafoetida. Now pour over the prepared lentils

 

·        Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.